I am hoping I can solicit some sage advice from the Art Fair world on behalf of my father. My father, Rodney Leftwich, is a very accomplished potter based out of the Asheville area in North Carolina. He has been producing traditional folk pottery as
Read more…Be wary of this guy and his sales pitch.
Dave Emmons and his "artist marketing formula
He has a practice of continually contacting potential customers, even after they have expressed no interest.
When "constant contact" or other email systems are use
Read more…We invite visual artists in any medium to submit an application for consideration durin
Read more…This discussion is most appropriate for Photographers, painters etc.
Not that others are not welcome, however I think it is most applicable to these mediums
In aforementioned categories, some shows sales are limited to area specific art.
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Let me start by stating I have nothing against Jewelry nor any other form of art. I have admiration and respect for artists of myriad mediums.
I do not claim or insinuate any medium is superior to any other.
*** End of Disclaimer *
Read more…I'm brand new to the world of art shows and curious if anyone has offered a deal involving free shipping and tax on orders placed at art shows. Around my area (metro Chicago) some retailers have begun offering "we pay the tax" sales. Now obviously w
Read more…I would very much appreciate any suggestions on the website I'm building. Right now it's still on the "free" program but once I'm all done I'll pay the dollars and go live.
There is a store on the site but I haven't added any pics yet, haven't decide
Read more…I've been trying Wix out as a site-builder. Easy, nice layouts, lots to like. However, they can't wrap text around a picture. I can't decide if that is a deal-breaker or not but if they can't do something that basic what else will I find as I go alon
Read more…My wife and I are in the process of writing a craft marketing book. Some of the chapter include:
These are ju
Read more…I do a very limited set of art shows - I stopped traveling out of town and doing outdoor shows. So, I have a limited ability to sell works [other than web and such]. Thus I have loads of inventory which I'd like to move out of here to allow me to m
Read more…For those of you who aren't familiar with Jason Horejs, owner of Xandau Gallery in Scottsdale, AZ, he's a wonderful writer as well. His blog has some of the most insightful information (outside of AFI of course) you may run across. His latest post is
Read more…Hi All
A client of mine posed a unique questionto me today: Have I ever sold a piece to a celebrity and if not had I ever sent a piece to someone famous? I have not done either. It got me thinking whether it would be a good marketing idea to send
Read more…Thanking you in advance, hoping you are up for some brainstorming.
Recently one of my clients, an elementary school PTA in a pretty well off neighborhood, has asked for a donation of a gift certificate for their silent auction. I'm thinking since pr
Read more…I did the Santa Fe College show in Gainesville FL this past weekend, and although sales at the show were nothing special, the show was well-run and provided a tech milestone of sorts: The first show I've done where the organizers put a QR code on eac
Read more…I need some help in displaying sweaters and coats. I make articles , purses, backpacks, mittens, armand leg warmers and wine totes fro ; recycled sweaters, sport coats, ties....you get the idea. (It's dangerous to change your cloths at my house!)
Read more…A provocative post in the Huffington Post today is worthy reading: Making the case that caving in to those ceaseless entreaties to donate your art for charity does damage to your bottom line and your marketability:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mat-
Read more…I am taking the plunge and stepping outside my comfort zone into juried shows. I just did my first and it seems that is a better market for my wearable art fused glass jewelry.
I am looking to apply to a few more juried shows in Iowa. Has anyone done
Read more…Hello all!
My name is Crystal and I am new here, and new to the world of shows! I had a little store front studio, but have moved it to a spare room in my house. My questions are marketing / promoting myself. I am not comfortable (yet) when it comes
Read more…Has anyone evr done a home show at a patron's home? I have two patrons in the Cape Cod/ Nantucket area that I am doing two commissioned pieces for and will be delivering to them personally. What would be the best way to initiate a conversation on h
Read more…I was approached by a recruiter at Dunedin this year who was interested in having my work featured in an Iphone/Ipad app. When we finally talked $$$, he told me the cost was about $350 to have 3 images in the app, but artists get a certain percentag
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